House Republicans are sounding alarm bells over revelations from documents reported by the Washington Examiner regarding a pivotal meeting between the Biden administration and left-wing activists on voter registration. Concerns are mounting that President Joe Biden’s 2021 executive order, mandating federal agencies to develop voter registration plans with “approved” outside groups, could be unlawfully exploited to bolster Democratic turnout in the upcoming 2024 election.
Republican lawmakers are raising constitutional concerns about the executive order’s overreach into states’ election systems, emphasizing that states should have the authority to set the time, manner, and place of their elections. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer condemned the executive order as an infringement on federalist principles, demanding a serious examination of its legality.
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik echoed these sentiments, characterizing the internal meeting as evidence of “illegal coordination” between the Biden administration and progressive activists aimed at potentially interfering in elections. Stefanik stressed the need for thorough investigations to ensure the integrity and fairness of elections.
Conservatives argue that the executive order, by directing federal agencies to collaborate with outside organizations for voter registration services, violates federal rules like the Antideficiency Act and the Hatch Act. They view the order as a partisan attempt to use federal resources to influence election outcomes, citing concerns about registering illegal immigrants and leveraging federal resources for political purposes.
The meeting notes obtained by the Washington Examiner indicate discussions about controversial topics such as registering illegal immigrants and integrating voter registration into public housing, raising red flags for conservatives. They see this as evidence of a coordinated effort between the White House and left-wing activists to target vulnerable populations and enhance Democrat political power through questionable means.
Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Darrell Issa and Rep. Tim Burchett, have criticized the Biden administration’s actions as politically motivated and ethically dubious. They view the administration’s collaboration with progressive groups as a misuse of federal resources and a violation of the principles of fair and impartial governance.
The House Small Business Committee is also investigating the Small Business Administration’s involvement in voter registration efforts, particularly in battleground states like Michigan. Lawmakers are deeply concerned about potential electioneering and the allocation of taxpayer dollars for politically biased activities, vowing to use all available tools to address these perceived abuses of power.
